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World Diabetes Day: WHO calls for increased access to diabetes education f
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
According to the WHO, around 422 million people have diabetes, and 1.5 million deaths are directly attributed to diabetes every year around the world.
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G20 hosts official launch of Pandemic Fund
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Speakers at the event welcomed the launch of the Pandemic Fund as a key part of the solution to reducing risks from epidemics and pandemics in the most vulnerable parts of the world and contributing to a healthier and safer world.
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Global economy on the verge of a downturn: Moody's Investors Service
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Moody's Investors Service said in a report said global growth would slow in 2023 and remain sluggish in 2024. Still, a period of relative stability could emerge by 2024 if governments and central banks manage to navigate their economies through the current challenges.
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Study finds childhood traumas have strong impact on mental, physical healt
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
A recent study revealed that these experiences have a significant impact on our health risks as adults, especially childhood ones.
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Researchers outline side effects of watching violent television on childre
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Watching violent TV during the preschool years can lead to later risks of psychological and academic impairment, the summer before middle school starts, according to a new study led by Linda Pagani, a professor at Universite de Montreal's School of Psycho-Education.
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Global climate change will have impact on mountains: Study
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Mountain landscapes all over the world are at risk of becoming more dangerous to populations surrounding them as a result of climate change, while their faster development may bring additional environmental risks to neighbouring areas.
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Students who repeat a grade experience more bullying: Study
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Students who have repeated a grade have higher risks of being victims of bullying in countries around the world, according to a new study of nearly half a million students publishing Nov. 11 in PLOS Medicine by Xiayun Zuo of Fudan University, China, and colleagues. The study is a part of the
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L V Prasad Eye Institute and CognitiveCare collaborate to utilize AI and M
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], November 3 (ANI/NewsVoir): L V Prasad Eye Institute, a World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Prevention of Blindness, and CognitiveCare, a Healthcare AI startup and pioneer in the early detection and quantification of health risks, today announced
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UK central bank considering a central bank digital currency
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
The central bank of the United Kingdom said people were using cash less and financial technology (fintech) firms have started to offer new forms of money and new ways to pay. The Bank posted a statement last week that these changes mean new opportunities and risks that the central bank needs
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Only half of SMB leaders are confident that ex-employees can't access the
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 28 (ANI/Bloomingdale): A recent Kaspersky study on the behavior of small and medium businesses during crises shows staff reductions may cause additional cybersecurity risks. Yet only 50 per cent of organizations' leaders are confident that their ex-employees don't
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Global emissions will peak in 2025, says International Energy Agency
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Based on the latest energy data and market developments, this year's WEO explores key questions about the crisis, including setbacks for clean energy transitions, government responses on energy markets and possible risks ahead on the path to net zero emissions.
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With "new initiatives and some risks", India trying to save itself from gl
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 22 (ANI): Highlighting the reforms undertaken by the Centre for the development of the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that India is trying its best to save itself from the global crisis and economic slowdown.
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